Listers: A Glimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching

Listers: A Glimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching (2026)



8.5 2026 119 min —

Director: Owen Reiser

Cast: Quentin Reiser, Owen Reiser, Tammy McQuade, David McQuade, Hannah Toutinghi

Adventure Comedy Documentary
Two siblings hit the road in a converted van for twelve months, crisscrossing the nation in a high-stakes quest to spot more bird species than anyone else in a single calendar year—a grueling, obsessive race known as the Big Year.

More About This Film

Listers: A Glimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching is a 2025 documentary following brothers Owen and Quentin Reiser as they attempt a Big Year, the birdwatching challenge of observing as many species as possible in one calendar year. Their journey turns competitive birding into an unusual road adventure across the United States.

The film mixes wildlife observation, travel, comedy, and family dynamics. Rather than presenting birdwatching as a quiet hobby, it explores the obsession, logistical demands, exhaustion, and unexpected friendships that can emerge when the pursuit becomes an all-consuming challenge.

  • Directed by Owen Reiser.
  • Owen and Quentin Reiser are the central participants.
  • Runtime is approximately 119 minutes.
  • The film was released on YouTube on August 19, 2025.
  • The brothers also published an accompanying book documenting their year of birdwatching.
  • The documentary attracted more than one million online views soon after release.

Where to Watch

Listers was deliberately released online rather than through a conventional major-streaming deal.

  • YouTube – free streaming
  • Netflix – subscription if available
  • Prime Video – subscription/rental/purchase where offered
  • Apple TV – rental/purchase where offered
  • Google TV – rental/purchase where offered
  • Plex – subscription/rental/purchase where offered